Climate Insights for Luckhoff

Xhariep District Municipality, Free State, South Africa

Hottest
January
33°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
62mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Luckhoff is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 379mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 62mm of rainfall. Luckhoff is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 18° Feb Max: 32° Average: 24° Min: 17° Mar Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 15° Apr Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° May Max: 23° Average: 14° Min: 7° Jun Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 3° Jul Max: 19° Average: 10° Min: 2° Aug Max: 21° Average: 13° Min: 4° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 8° Oct Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 12° Nov Max: 31° Average: 23° Min: 14° Dec Max: 33° Average: 25° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Luckhoff vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 10°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 62mm Feb Precipitation: 52mm Mar Precipitation: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 58mm May Precipitation: 15mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 15mm Oct Precipitation: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 38mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm
Precipitation

Luckhoff is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 379mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 62mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5mm. That's 57mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 21km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 17km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed

Luckhoff is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Luckhoff, which began on March 20, 2026. Luckhoff is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 69mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 33°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 158mm for the season, averaging 53mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 127mm over the season and a monthly average of 42mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 25mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 24°
Mar 22°
Apr 18°
May 14°
Jun 11°
Jul 10°
Aug 13°
Sep 17°
Oct 21°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Luckhoff is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 39mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Luckhoff based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
33 °C
21 km/h
62 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
32 °C
20 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
58 mm
0 cm
May
7 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
19 °C
17 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Jul
2 °C
19 °C
18 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
21 °C
19 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep
8 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
31 °C
23 km/h
38 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
33 °C
24 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
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